Kunki Chowdhury Official

Education.Strategy. Politics.
Politician: Assam Jatiya Parishad
Strategic Development Manager: Shrimanta Shankar Academy Society

[Lurinjyoti Gogoi @lurinjtgogoi]

Honoured to stand with students at Jantar Mantar. Spoke with @abhijeet_dipke and fellow young voices demanding fairness and accountability. Our youth deserve better.

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

@h25borah

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

Just watched It’s Only 47°C.

Absolutely loved how honestly it captures a future that no longer feels distant. Climate change isn’t a distant threat anymore we are living through it, from record-breaking heatwaves, extreme weather, floods and wildfires are becoming part of our reality, in India and across the world.We need to be talking about the climate crisis far more than we do not just an environmental issue. It is shaping our economy, our health, our livelihoods, and the future of every generation to come. Awareness alone isn’t enough. It must spark dialogue and dialogue must lead to action.

If we are serious about this climate crisis has to become central to every development and public policy conversation.

Also, by complete chance I happened to meet the film’s co-producer and research lead Harish Borah a few days ago. It was wonderful to know that he is back in Assam. I hope we get to see many more powerful stories like this that reflect the realities of our region and state and shine light on the climate challenges facing our region and spark meaningful conversations on issues that matter most to Assam.

Highly recommend watching It’s Only 47°C.

https://t.co/VztYFYFQXv

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

When environmental defenders and community voices face arrest for speaking out, it raises serious questions about the health of our democratic institutions and the space available for peaceful dissent.

Protecting forests, defending indigenous communities, and demanding accountability are not crimes. These are acts of public service. The answer to disagreement should be dialogue not intimidation.

The authorities must ensure that every action taken is lawful, transparent and respectful of constitutional rights. Pranab Doley and Aditya Rabha have been arrested solely for their peaceful activism, they should be released immediately and their rights must be fully protected.

With Assam pursuing ambitious economic growth and large-scale development, we must also ask an equally important question has our progress been matched by an equally strong commitment to protecting the rights of indigenous communities, safeguarding our environment, and strengthening democratic participation?

Development cannot be measured only by the size of investments or infrastructure projects. It is also measured by how well we preserve our forests, protect vulnerable communities, and ensure that those affected by decisions have a meaningful voice in shaping them.

We are not against development. However, development has two essential dimensions: scale and strength. While the government appears to be focusing on SCALE, true STRENGTH comes from the meaningful participation of all people.Development cannot be considered successful if it comes at the cost of human rights. The government has a responsibility to ensure that no one’s rights are violated and that every citizen is protected.

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

On 1 July, I had the opportunity to attend the Foundation Day programme of Jatiya Yuva Shakti, where I spoke about the importance of Anganwadi Centres and the vital role of early childhood care and education in shaping a child’s future.

Today, I came across a post by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting the transformation of 3,800 Anganwadi Centres into improved learning spaces and the expansion of Model Anganwadi Centres across Assam. This is a commendable initiative.

However, I would like to make a humble request.According to ASER 2024, Assam has achieved strong Anganwadi enrolment, with over 81% of three-year-olds and 68% of four-year-olds in rural areas attending these centres, making them the primary providers of preschool education. However, despite encouraging enrolment and significant government investment, many Model Anganwadi Centres still face incomplete construction and inadequate basic facilities. Assam has nearly 62,000 Anganwadi Centres, around 20,000 of which operate from temporary locations. So far, 4,000 Model Anganwadi Centres have been established, 5,000 more were announced in the 2024–25 Budget, and the long-term goal is 15,000 centres.

ASER 2024 also recommends closer coordination between the Department of Women and Child Development and the Department of Education in line with NEP 2020.

While infrastructure is the responsibility of the Women and Child Development Department, the Department of Education,Government of Assam should play a active collaborative role in school readiness, foundational literacy and numeracy, enrolment, and the transition from Anganwadi to primary school. Support also in terms of continuous training and professional development of Anganwadi workers should also be given.

Early childhood education is not merely a welfare programme it is the foundation of our education system, and strengthening it must be a shared responsibility of both the departments.

@CMOfficeAssam @AjantaNeog @ranojpeguassam @Pratham_India

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

In an age where every disagreement is treated like a battle perhaps the real challenge is learning how to disagree without dehumanising one another.
Politics, religion, identity and ideology will always shape our societies.The question is whether we use them to build bridges or deepen divides.

Really enjoyed UCL’s #DisagreeingWell discussion: is politics corrupting religion? 

We need more conversations like this. 

less shouting and more listening where the goal of dialogue isn’t always agreement instead it’s understanding.

https://t.co/WxODzPEwBZ

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

Should we begin by changing people’s mentality or by changing the policies,institutions and the overall economic structures that shape their choices?

Whether we agree or disagree with every point I think we need more discussions like these that challenge our assumptions and push us to think more seriously about the structural changes needed to build a more stronger and self-reliant Assam.

https://t.co/UwEvSlSFfw

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

We can protect national interests without making it harder for genuine NGOs to do meaningful work. Strong oversight is important but so is ensuring that credible organisations working for public welfare aren’t unintentionally held back. Assam and Northeast India has seen how civil society complements government efforts in education, disaster relief, healthcare, and livelihoods. When we say good governance it is not just about regulation it is also about creating trust, accountability, and space for people to contribute.

[The Caravan @thecaravanindia]

The cumulative destruction of the NGO sector has been achieved through introducing successive layers of restrictions rather than a single wholesale law. Not that the state has not tried the latter.

@psen9 writes on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, and the crumbling of the development sector: https://t.co/zYkZpu1Hk2

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

Honoured to have participated in Yuba Kantha: Shaktishali Asomor Sankalpa at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati, commemorating the 4th Foundation Day of Jatiya Yuva Shakti.

It was a privilege to serve as a resource person for the Education–Science–Research session and engage in meaningful discussions with an inspiring group of young minds. Their curiosity, commitment and sense of purpose to shaping a stronger and scientifically progressive Assam are truly encouraging.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this enriching exchange of ideas.

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

The beauty of every journey lies in the people you meet along the way.

Assam Jatiya Parishad’s drinking water drive at #AmbubachiMela.

[Rishi Baruah @rishi_baruah]

Kudos to the entire team of Raindrops Initiative Assam for taking up such an exemplary initiative to protect and preserve the roadside plants across Guwahati.

It's truly heartening to see young people stepping forward to make a tangible difference. I hope many more youths come together and do their part in preserving the greenery of our beloved city, in whatever way they can.

Small efforts like these inspire bigger change.

#guwahati #guwahaticity

[Yogendra Yadav @_YogendraYadav]

Dear @dpradhanbjp ji, this is a lie.
There was a full chapter on the Emergency in the NCERT textbook since 2007.
I was involved in writing it and ensuring that the ugly truth was not hidden from students of Political Science.
Here’s the story of how Emergency made it to school textbooks during Congress raj

https://t.co/q8505gIoEk via @theprintindia

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

What other aspects would you like to see improved in the management of the Ambubachi Mela? Please share your suggestions.

[Kunki Chowdhury Official @KunkiCofficial]

Today, on the occasion of the holy Ambubachi Mela, I had the privilege of visiting Maa Kamakhya to seek her blessings.Even amidst the gathering of lakhs of devoted pilgrims from across the state and the country and abroad, the relentless efforts of the district administration @DCKamrupMetro , @assampolice , @gmc_guwahati , medical staff, and volunteer organizations in ensuring the smooth delivery of services, including drinking water and footwear storage facilities,rest camps etc. are truly commendable.

However, despite this excellent management, it was observed that the devotees faced inconveniences due to the lack of adequate toilets, water shortages, and the absence of comfortable government rest camps. While the government is striving to promote Assam’s tourism on the global stage through the ‘Awesome Assam’ @aweassam initiative, I sincerely hope that in the coming days, they will address these basic shortcomings and place special emphasis on the convenience of the devotees.